Healing Studio, a supportive classroom studio environment for adults with varying degrees of cognitive, physical, and learning disabilities, has 46 weekly sessions held at the Firehouse. Participants are introduced to visual arts principles and materials, art history, methods of expression, and concept development in a supportive environment that fosters community involvement.
Healing Outreach functions as an extension of the Healing Studio, providing art instruction to individuals at assisted living centers.
Current Class Schedule & Information
Healing Studio meets Friday, from 10 AM - 12 PM.
Winter Semester: January 22 - March 15
Spring Semester: March 26 - May 117
Summer Semester: June 3 - July 26
The Healing Studio is a supportive classroom environment for individuals with varying degrees of cognitive, physical, and learning disabilities to experiment with the creative process through self-expression. The Healing Studio operates as an open studio; instruction and activities are individualized and non-stressful. Each weekly session introduces new art materials and principles, art history, methods of expression, and idea development. Projects are tailored to each individual, allowing them to focus on one project or experiment with different techniques during each session.
Healing Studio Exhibition
Every year, the Firehouse Gallery hosts an exhibition featuring the work of Healing Studio participants, an experience that has become incredibly important for the validation of the students, both as artists and as valued members of society. This is the program’s biggest source of community support, with gallery attendees providing encouragement and recognition to the artists, while experiencing art as a fundamental expression of health and diversity.